Rocky Frary
Aug 5, 2026
Raymond McKinley Frary, 64, known to all as “Rocky”, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 with his loving family at his side.
Rocky was born in Wooster on April 13, 1962, to William and Shirley (Henry) Frary and grew up in Creston. He married Denise Artman on July 17, 1992, and they built a beautiful life together...
Amy Frances Richard
Aug 4, 2026
Amy Frances Richard, 83, of Wooster on the day of the Lord, August 4, 2026, went home to be with Jesus.
Amy was born on the home farm in Medina County on April 24, 1943, to John R. and Gertrude A. (Gammell) Miller and when she was one year old the family moved to Wayne County where she lived all her...
Nancy Carol Beichler
Aug 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Carol Beichler. Nancy was born on August 7, 1942, in Canaan to Ben and Mildred (Huffman) Norton. Nancy left us on August 4, 2026, leaving us with a void and heavy hearts that will never be filled. With her departure, we remember a life lived...
Charles Harry Baisden
Aug 3, 2026
Charles Harry Baisden, 86, of Creston, passed away on Monay, Aug. 3, 2026, at West View Healthy Living in Wooster while surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Charles was born on Jan. 28, 1940, in Wayne WV to Harrison and Bertha (Bloss) Baisden and graduated from Wayne High School in 1957. On Dec. 7, 1958, he married Anna M....
Shelley Ann Tompkins
Aug 2, 2026
Shelley Ann Tompkins, 59, of Wooster, passed away at home on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, after a period of failing health.
Shelley was born on Oct. 28, 1966, in Lodi to Louis Vay and Gladys Mae (Hall) Hooser and was a member of the Norwayne Class of 1985. She also attended the Wayne County Schools Career Center. Shelley had worked at...
Jeannette Anne Sterling
Jul 31, 2026
Jeannette Anne Sterling, 82, of Fredericksburg, passed away at home on Friday, July 31, 2026, under the care of Hospice after a brief illness.
Jeannette was born on Nov. 24, 1943, in East Liverpool, Ohio to Joseph and Edith (Newlen) Reed and was a 1961 graduate of East Liverpool High School. On Jan. 26, 1967, she married Robert Dale Sterling and...
Gary Orris Kitchen
Jul 28, 2026
Gary Orris Kitchen, 86, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at West View Healthy Living with his loving wife at his side.
Gary was born on June 13, 1940, in Clearfield, PA to Orris P. and Dorothy M. (Hutton) Kitchen and was a 1958 graduate of Shreve High School. From 1958 – 1961 he served in the U.S....
Steve D. Dickson
Jul 27, 2026
Steve Douglas Dickson Sr., 76, or Smithville, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, peacefully after a lengthy illness.
Steve was born on December 12, 1949, in Parsons, TN to Charles and Francis (Houston) Dickson. He was a 1970 graduate of Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Navy from Dec. 15, 1972 – Nov. 18, 1974. On May 9,...
Betty J Ferguson
Jul 27, 2026
Betty J. Ferguson, 75, of Burbank, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Betty was born on Nov. 25, 1950, in Morgantown, WV to Dewey and Betty (Hostetler) Tenney. On September 14, 1974, she married Frank Ferguson and they shared 52 wonderful years together. Betty enjoyed her career as a Beautician, crocheting, dancing, music, going...
Bill Reed
Jul 20, 2026
Kenneth William Reed, 82, of Barberton, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Summa Barberton Hospital with his family by his side.
Bill was born on Sept. 9, 1943, in Wooster to Kenneth and Opal (Condry) Reed and was a 1961 graduate of Norwayne High School. On May 30, 1964, he married Martha Ann Donelson, and they shared 62 wonderful...
Paul Timothy "PK" Kline
Jul 15, 2026
Paul Timothy “PK” Kline, 56, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a brave and hard-fought fight with cancer.
Paul was born on April 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, OH to Michael and Martha (Delabar) Kline and graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1989 and from Missouri Auctioneering School that same year. Paul...
Web Blankenship
Jul 14, 2026
David Webster Lee Blankenship, 79, of Wooster, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and has now been reunited with his beloved son, Matthew.
Web was born on Sept. 24, 1946, in Canton to David E. and Dorothy Irene (King) Blankenship. He was self-employed for many years and was an entrepreneur who established several different businesses over the years. He had...
Stan Gregory Stanley
Jul 11, 2026
Stan Gregory Stanley, 67, of Wooster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Wayne County Care Center.
Stan was born on Aug. 16, 1958, in Wooster to Elmer and Martha (Caudill) Stanley and graduated from Wooster High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from Sept. 24, 1980 – May 1, 1986 and from 1988 – 2007 he...
Mary Kathryn Boss
Jul 11, 2026
Mary Kathryn Boss, 89, of Shreve passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Mary was born in Barbour County, WV on July 6, 1937, to Ferman and Martha Gladys (England) Johnson and was a 1955 graduate of Westfield High School. On Nov. 3, 1961 she married Neal Leroy Boss who preceded her in death on Dec....
Peggy Higgins
Jul 8, 2026
Margaret Lynn “Peggy” Higgins, 75, of Apple Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief period of failing health.
Peggy was born on March 31, 1951, in Hopkinsville, KY to Robert and Helen (Sycke) Lakin and was a 1969 graduate of Smithville High School. On Aug. 22, 1969, she married the love of...
Terry Lee Rickel
Jul 6, 2026
Terry L. Rickel, 76, of Burbank, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a time of declining health.
Terry was born in Burbank on Sept. 5, 1949, to Aaron J. and Marjorie Louise (Warrick) Rickel and was a 1968 graduate of Norwayne High School as well as a graduate of Ohio State University. He had taught several years at Cloverleaf...
Michael Allen Pamer
Jul 6, 2026
Michael Allen Pamer, known as “The Pamedogg” 43 of Rittman, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a lengthy battle with health issues.
Mike was born on April 6, 1983, in Orrville to James Jr. and Deborah (Ramsey) Pamer and graduated from Doylestown High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center where he was in the...
Kyle Dean Yoder
Jul 4, 2026
Kyle Dean Yoder, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2026 while working at Holmes District 1 Fire Station.
Kyle was born in Wooster on Jan. 25, 1977, to Mose A. and Betty A. Yoder and was a 1995 graduate of Waynedale High School and the Wayne County Career Center where he was in the Machine Trades Program. He...
Pamela Lynn Mika
Jul 3, 2026
Pamela Lynn Mika, 63, of Creston, Ohio, passed away suddenly at her home on July 3, 2026. Born on May 8, 1963, she was the daughter of Duffy Foky and Linda Meyer. Pam graduated from Black River High School and the Medina County Career Center in 1981. She went on to become a licensed practical nurse and dedicatedly cared for...
John C. Morgan
Jun 30, 2026
John C, Morgan, 88, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at AtlerCare of Wadsworth after a period of declining health.
John was born in Arnoldsburg, WV on Oct. 2, 1937, to Arthur and Tressie (Whytsell) Morgan. He graduated from Grantsville High School and served in the Army Reserves from 1955 – 1963. John retired from Vaca-matic in...
